SBSTA 44 acknowledged the achievements and progress made under the NWP to date, recognized
the contributions of NWP partner organizations, including regional centres and networks and
international organizations, as well as of other relevant organizations, and welcomed the
following documents:

A report on the progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme
(FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.4);

Recognition of the role of the NWP in providing support in the areas of adaptation
knowledge and related stakeholder engagement to other workstreams and constituted bodies
under the Convention (including the Adaptation Committee
and the Least Developed Countries
Expert Group), and of the potential role the NWP can play in new processes under the
Paris Agreement;

Additional technical work on health, human settlements, ecosystems and water resources,
economic diversification and indicators of adaptation and resilience to be undertaken under
the NWP to inform adaptation planning and action at the regional, national and subnational
levels, with a focus on providing support to the process to formulate and implement
national adaptation
plans (NAPs);

Activities under the NWP to integrate the consideration of vulnerable communities in
addition to gender issues, traditional knowledge, knowledge of indigenous people and local
knowledge systems, and the role of and impacts on ecosystems, where appropriate;

Recognition of the role of the NWP in contributing to closing adaptation knowledge gaps
that are barriers to adaptation action at the national and subnational levels, and request to
the secretariat to foster collaborations among, inter alia, policy makers, research and
scientific communities, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
practitioners and financial institutions to close such knowledge gaps.

Acknowledgement of the valuable information exchange among Parties and partner
organizations at the 9th NWP
Focal Point Forum organized in conjunction with SBSTA 43, and the valuable substantive
inputs from the AC, the LEG and experts from NWP partner organizations in the organization of
the forum, with a further request to the secretariat, under the guidance of the Chair of the
SBSTA, to continue to collaborate with interested Parties and relevant partner organizations.

Welcoming the commitment of UNEP, through its Global Adaptation Network, to implementing
the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative in other subregions in 2016, in response to
the conclusions of SBSTA 41;

Welcoming the launch of the Adaptation Knowledge Portal
under the NWP and recognition of its role in enhancing the dissemination of knowledge
developed under the Nairobi work programme, the AC and the Executive Committee of the Warsaw
International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts, including
contributions made by Parties, partner organizations and regional centres and networks.

Ninth Focal Point Forum (held on 3rd December in Paris)

The ninth Focal Point Forum was
successfully held on 3rd December in Paris. Through a rich and interactive exchange among
over 70 participants from both Party representatives and NWP partner organizations, the forum
focused on effective ways of facilitating learning on adaptation that can be promoted through
the NWP in its function as a knowledge hub on adaptation. The secretariat, under the guidance
of the Chair of the SBSTA, will follow up on the outcomes of the Forum, in collaboration with
interested Parties and relevant NWP partners, which will include developing effective and
concrete ways to document and disseminate knowledge under the NWP in 2016 and beyond. The
summary of the discussion will be made available soon.

1 - 11 June (SBSTA 42)

At SBSTA 42, Parties
considered the progress made in implementation of the activities under the NWP since the
beginning of 2015. The progress report is available here
>>.

Recognition that strengthening collaboration and linkages between the NWP, other relevant
adaptation workstreams and constituted bodies under the Convention is important in ensuring
that the provision of knowledge support under the NWP contributes to enhanced adaptation
actions;

Request to the secretariat to continue to explore ways to enhance the interactive nature
of that exchange during the ninth NWP Focal Point Forum, to be organized in conjunction with
SBSTA 43;

Acknowledgement of the contributions from Parties and NWP partner organizations to the
development of case studies on good practices and lessons learned in relation to adaptation
planning processes addressing the four issues of ecosystems, human settlements, water
resources and health, and in relation to processes and structures for linking national and
local adaptation planning.

2014

1 - 14 December (SBSTA 41/COP 20)

SBSTA 41 considered the
recommendations of the Adaptation Committee and agreed on a set of activities to be
undertaken by the secretariat under the guidance of the Chair of the SBSTA, in collaboration
with the Adaptation Committee and the Least Developed Countries Expert Group, and with
contributions from relevant Nairobi work programme partner organizations.

Disseminating existing and future relevant knowledge products produced by the Adaptation
Committee in order to inform adaptation planning and actions at all levels;

Making publicly available a compilation of good practices and tools and available data
collection initiatives for the use of local, indigenous and traditional knowledge and
practices for adaptation, for consideration at SBSTA 44, building on existing
knowledge-sharing platforms, including the database on best practices and available tools for
the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation;

Engaging relevant Nairobi Work Programme partner organizations, including regional
centres and networks, in strengthening communities of practice and networks at different
levels, as well as in sharing good practices and tools at key meetings and events, as
appropriate;

Considering, in relevant knowledge products under the Nairobi work programme, the
importance of integrating gender-sensitive approaches and tools, and local, indigenous and
traditional knowledge and practices into national adaptation plans, including by involving
holders of local, indigenous and traditional knowledge, as appropriate.

SBSTA 41 welcomed the Lima
Adaptation Knowledge Initiative and encouraged the replication of this initiative in
other subregions, particularly in vulnerable developing countries such as the LDCs, small
island developing States and in Africa.

The 8th NWP Focal Point
Forum was held on 3 December under the guidance of the Chair of the SBSTA. It was
attended by over 70 focal points from NWP partner organizations and delegates from Parties.

The SBSTA also welcomed following documents prepared for the session:

The synthesis report on methods and tools for, and good practices and lessons learned
relating to, adaptation planning processes addressing ecosystems, human settlements, water
resources and health, and good practices and lessons learned related to processes and
structures for linking national and local adaptation planning, based on submissions from
Parties and submissions from NWP partner organizations (FCCC/SBSTA/2014/4);

The report on progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme
(FCCC/SBSTA/2014/INF.15).

4 - 15 June (SBSTA 40)

As mandated by decision
17/CP.19, Parties considered ways to enhance the effectiveness of the modalities of the
NWP, and further elaborated additional activities to be carried out under the NWP. SBSTA 40
adopted a set of conclusions which
include, among others:

The following actions to be carried out, under the guidance of the Chair of the SBSTA
and with support from the secretariat, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the
modalities of the NWP:

Enhancing collaboration with global and regional knowledge networks and NWP partner
organizations in order to strengthen the production and dissemination of knowledge on
adaptation;

Inviting regional centres and networks to serve as regional knowledge platforms for
the implementation of the activities under the NWP;

Considering web-based activities that would engage a broader range of stakeholders,
and electronic means of dissemination of knowledge products of the NWP, as appropriate;
and

Further considering improved approaches to engaging and collaborating with NWP
partner organizations, such as through the enhanced use and better alignment of calls for
action and Action Pledges, when the SBSTA takes stock of progress at SBSTA 44 (May 2016);

A set of activities to be undertaken in order to collect, analyse and disseminate
information and knowledge to inform adaptation planning and actions at the regional,
national and subnational levels, particularly in relation to, inter alia, ecosystems,
human settlements, water resources and health (see the graph below for details);

The secretariat to engage NWP partner organizations including regional centres and
networks, in collaboration with the Adaptation Committee and the LEG, to undertake
relevant agreed activities under the NWP;

Linkage between the work under the NWP and that by the Adaptation Committee and the
LEG to be strengthened including through the invitation to the Adaptation Committee and
the LEG to consider relevant outputs of NWP activities.

The COP by its decision 17/CP.19 decided to continue the NWP within the framework of the
provisions of
decision 2/CP. 11. The COP also decided that the relevance and effectiveness of the
modalities of the NWP should be enhanced on the basis of:

(a) Activities that build upon each other and are linked to issues that are practical and
that engage adaptation practitioners;

(c) The development of knowledge products to improve the understanding and assessment of
impacts, vulnerability and adaptation in response to needs identified by Parties;

(d) Support for the effective dissemination of knowledge products at the regional, national
and subnational levels through, inter alia, knowledge networks and national focal points,
particularly in developing countries.

The COP also decided that the activities under the NWP should integrate gender issues,
indigenous and traditional knowledge, and the role of and impacts on ecosystems, and
requested the SBSTA to consider the following issues: ecosystems, human settlements, water
resources and health in implementation of the NWP.

The COP agreed on a number of milestones:

SBSTA 40 (June 2014) to consider and further elaborate additional activities, including
the timing of such activities in the implementation of the NWP and ways to enhance the
effectiveness of the modalities;

SBSTA 41 (December 2014) to discuss further issues for consideration by the NWP;

SBSTA 44 (May 2016) to take stock of progress in the implementation of the NWP and to
further elaborate additional activities, including the timing of such activities;

SBSTA 48 (June 2018) to review the NWP, with a view to further improving its relevance
and effectiveness, and to report to the COP 24 (December 2018).

SBSTA 39 adopted conclusions
welcomed the following documents mandated for the session:

Technical paper on best practice and available tools for the use of indigenous and
traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation, and the application of gender-sensitive
approaches and tools for understanding and assessing impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation to climate change (FCCC/TP/2013/11);

SBSTA requested the secretariat to organize a technical expert meeting on best practices and available tools for the use of
indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation, and the application of
gender-sensitive approaches and tools for understanding and assessing impacts, vulnerability
and adaptation to climate change, to be carried out in conjunction with the Adaptation Committee's workshop on best practices and needs of local and
indigenous communities.

Parties and relevant organizations were invited to submit to the secretariat, by 20 August
2014, information on good practices in and lessons learned from national adaptation planning.

The seventh
Nairobi work programme Focal Point Forum was held on 13 November 2013 under the guidance
of the Chair of the SBSTA. It was attended by over 80 participants representing Parties and
Nairobi work programme partner organizations. Participants in different break out groups
discussed on ways and means to enhance the implementation of the work programme, including
those with relation to strengthening the:

Provision of data, information and knowledge

Knowledge sharing and learning

Partnership at different levels

3- 14 June (SBSTA 38)

SBSTA adopted conclusions
which considered enhancing the work programme and agreed to continue discussion on this issue
at SBSTA 39 on the basis of, inter alia:

(a) Considering the scope of the work of the Nairobi work programme as agreed in the annex
of decision
2/CP.11 through additional cross-cutting issues;

(b) Sequencing activities so that they build on each other, and engaging adaptation
practitioners;

(c) Developing linkages with adaptation-related workstreams and bodies under the
Convention, including the Subsidiary Body for Implementation, as appropriate.

The SBSTA invited Parties and relevant organizations to submit to the secretariat, by 2
September 2013, their views on ways to enhance the relevance of, and to support the
objective of, the work programme, taking into account the information above.

Parties initiated its reconsideration of the work areas of the Nairobi work programme in
line with the mandate of decision
6/CP.17. It agreed to continue its consideration of this matter at SBSTA 39 based on,
inter alia, the draft text contained in the annex to these conclusions.

The conclusions also mandated two activities, a technical paper before
SBSTA 39 and a technical expert meeting before SBSTA 40, focusing
on indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices, and gender-sensitive approaches and
tools for adaptation to climate change. The SBSTA requested the secretariat, under
the guidance of the of the Chair of the SBSTA and in collaboration with relevant
organizations, to undertake these two activities with a view to developing recommendations
for practitioners on the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for
adaptation, and the application of gender-sensitive approaches and tools for understanding
and assessing impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.

The SBSTA expressed its readiness to support the Adaptation
Committee in the implementation of relevant activities of its workplan through the
Nairobi work programme. The SBSTA invited the Adaptation Committee to provide
recommendations in its next report on how the work programme could provide such support.

The SBSTA welcomed the engagement of, and contributions provided by, Nairobi work programme
partner organizations, and invited them to continue to undertake concrete actions and
programmes in support of adaptation. The SBSTA also welcomed following documents prepared
for the session:

Report on the technical workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation to
climate change (FCCC/SBSTA/2013/2)

Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts,
vulnerability and adaptation to climate change (FCCC/SBSTA/2013/INF.1)

Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations on their views on potential future
areas of work of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to
climate change. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations (FCCC/SBSTA/2013/MISC.2)

Earlier

2012

26 November - 1 December (SBSTA 37/COP 18)

The SBSTA adopted the conclusions as contained in report of
the SBSTA at its thirty-seventh session. The conclusions welcomed following documents
mandated for this session:

The conclusions took note of a new database of Nairobi
work programme partners and action pledges. The SBSTA also recalled Decision 6/CP.17 (730 kB) , where the COP requested the SBSTA to
reconsider, at its thirty-eighth session, the work areas of the Nairobi work programme
with a view to making recommendations to the COP at its nineteenth session on how best to
support the objectives of the Nairobi work programme.

During the SBSTA session, the sixth Nairobi
work programme Focal Point Forum was held on Tuesday 27 November from 19:00-21:30. It
was attended by about 80 participants representing Parties and Nairobi work programme
partner organizations. The Forum included an interactive format and focused on
strengthening linkages between Parties, partner organizations and other relevant
organizations for enhanced action on adaptation, in future context of the Nairobi work
programme, including on:

collaboration between Parties and Nairobi work programme partner organizations,
including engagement of regional centers and networks;

potential future opportunities and actions for strengthening linkages between
Parties and partner organizations in the implementation the NWP

14 May - 25 May (SBSTA 36)

The SBSTA adopted conclusions contained in FCCC/SBSTA/2012/2
at its thirty-sixth session. The conclusions welcomed the
report on the progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme
on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. The conclusions took note of the
work being carried out by the secretariat, under the guidance of the Chair of the SBSTA,
inter alia on further enhancing the outreach of the Nairobi work programme and encouraged the
secretariat to continue its efforts and also noted the engagement and contribution provided
by Nairobi work programme partner organizations.

The SBSTA also recalled Decision 6/CP.17 (730 kB) , whereby the COP invited Parties and relevant
organizations to submit to the secretariat, by 17 September 2012, their views on potential
future areas of work of the Nairobi work programme.

The decision requests the SBSTA to reconsider, at its thiry-eighth session, the
work areas of the Nairobi work programme with a view to making recommendations to the
COP at its nineteenth session on how best to support the objectives of the work programme;
this process would further inform the organization of potential future areas of work that
could also support the scientific and technical work under the Cancun
Adaptation Framework, as appropriate. The COP invites Parties and relevant
organizations to submit to the secretariat, by 17 September 2012, their views on potential
future areas of work under the Nairobi work programme and requests the secretariat to
compile those submissions into a miscellaneous document for consideration by SBSTA 38.

The decision further requests the SBSTA to consider, at its thirty-ninth session, relevant
information and advice on the scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts,
vulnerability and adaptation to climate change arising from the implementation of the
Nairobi work programme for consideration by relevant bodies under the Convention.

The decision further requests the secretariat to:

organize a technical workshop on water and climate change impacts and adaptation
strategies before SBSTA 37;

organize a technical workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation to climate
change before SBSTA 38;

prepare a compilation of case studies on national adaptation planning processes,
including tools and approaches used for the prioritization and implementation of actions by
SBSTA 37;

continue the development of user-friendly knowledge products and outputs, and enhance
the dissemination of information and knowledge products developed under the Nairobi work
programme;

further engage stakeholders.

During the SBSTA session, the fifth Nairobi work programme Focal Point Forum was held on
Tuesday 29 November from 18:00-21:00. It was attended by about 70 participants representing
Parties and Nairobi work programme partner organizations. The Forum included an interactive
format and focused on coordinating efforts to advance adaptation actions. Discussions were
held under three themes: making use of strategic communication for adaptation; technical
support for national adaptation plans; and applying monitoring and evaluation approaches,
experimentation and shared learning.

6 - 17 June (SBSTA 34)

At its thirty-fourth session, the SBSTA welcomed a
report on the progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme
on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change; and a compilation of further
views and information on the effectiveness of the Nairobi work programme in fulfilling its
objective, expected outcome, scope of work and modalities.

The SBSTA also welcomed the engagement of and contributions by organizations in the
implementation of the Nairobi work programme. It encouraged the secretariat to continue its
efforts to further engage relevant organizations.

The SBSTA concluded its review of the work programme, and requested the secretariat to
undertake interim activities under the Nairobi work programme, including:

organizing a
joint SBSTA/SBI in-session workshop to consider the outcomes of the Nairobi work
programme to highlight the scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts,
vulnerability and adaptation to climate change most relevant to the SBI.

The SBSTA agreed to consider, at its thirty-fifth session, possible areas of further work
on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change under the Nairobi work
programme, including, inter alia, consideration of potential activities as outlined in the
annex I of the
report of the SBSTA on its thirty-fourth session, with a view to defining the duration
and activities for its next phase.

The SBSTA invited Parties and relevant organizations to submit to the secretariat, by 19
September 2011, their proposals for upcoming activities under the Nairobi work programme,
taking into consideration the information included in the annex. It requested the
secretariat to compile these submissions into a miscellaneous document for consideration by
the SBSTA at its thirty-fifth session. (FCCC/SBSTA/2011/MISC.6
and FCCC/SBSTA/2011/MISC.6/Add.1)

During this SBSTA session, an informal workshop was held by Nairobi work programme partners
on 7 June 2011 in Bonn, Germany, with the objective of:

providing participants with an update on work accomplished under the NWP and the
programme’s upcoming activities;

creating an interactive space for exchange between parties and partners of the NWP on
issues of shared concern; and

co-producing a set of lessons learned and recommendations on the basis of the
experiences of Parties and partners of the NWP.

At its thirty-third session, the SBSTA welcomed the engagement of and contributions by
organizations in the implementation of the Nairobi work programme. It encouraged the
secretariat to continue its efforts to further engage relevant organizations. The SBSTA
commenced the review of the work programme at its thirty-third session, agreed to continue
the review and to complete it by its thirty-fourth session. While the review is underway,
Parties agreed to continue activities under the Nairobi work programme. To inform the
review of the work programme, Parties and relevant organizations are requested to submit to
the secretariat, by 28 March 2011, further views and relevant information on progress made
and gaps as well as views on new activities that may be needed to achieve the objective and
expected outcomes of the work programme.

Without prejudging the outcome of the review, the SBSTA noted that progress has been made
towards meeting the objective of the Nairobi work programme and achieving its expected
outcomes. It also noted that additional effort is needed to assist all Parties to improve
their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation and make
informed decisions on the implementation of practical adaptation actions and measures, and
to assist Parties to enhance the capacity of relevant decision makers and stakeholders to
better utilize the information and tools provided by the work programme. In this
connection, the SBSTA also requested the secretariat to continue the dissemination of the
information products produced under the Nairobi work programme. Adopted conclusions are
contained in this document (115 kB) . Progress made under the Nairobi work programme
between SBSTA 32 and 33 can be found in document
FCCC/SBSTA/2010/INF.7.

During this SBSTA session, a Nairobi work programme Focal Point Forum was held on Monday 6
December 2010 from 18:00-20:30. It was chaired by the SBSTA Chair, Mr. Mama Konate, and was
attended by over 60 participants representing Parties and Nairobi work programme partner
organizations. Participants exchanged perspectives on progress made and further needs for
knowledge management and learning in support of enhanced action on adaptation, particularly
within the context of the Nairobi work programme. They also took stock of relevant ongoing
and planned activities by partner organizations. A summary note of the discussions is
available here (231 kB) .

31 May - 11 June (SBSTA 32)

At SBSTA 32, Parties noted the work of the NWP in advancing scientific and technical
knowledge on adaptation, impacts and vulnerability; and in engaging stakeholders,
catalysing action, and disseminating relevant information and knowledge. Parties also noted
the importance of continuity of such activities and invited Parties and organizations to
submit views and information on the effectiveness of the NWP to the secretariat by 16
August 2010. These submissions will be compiled into a miscellaneous document to inform
discussions at the informal meeting to take place in early September 2010. The adopted
conclusions are found in paragraphs 11-20 of document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/6.
Progress made under the Nairobi work programme between SBSTA 31 and 32 can be found in
document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/INF.2 (291 kB) .

During this SBSTA session, a Nairobi work programme Focal Point Forum was held on Friday 4
June 2010 from 18:00-20:30. It was chaired by the SBSTA Chair, Mr. Mama Konate, and was
attended by over 80 participants representing Parties and
Nairobi work programme partner organizations. The
participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the various aspects of the implementation
of the Nairobi work programme. A summary note of the event can be found here
(174 kB) .

2009

8-12 December (SBSTA 31/COP 15)

At SBSTA 31, Parties welcomed progress made in the implementation of the Nairobi work
programme and in the direct engagement of, and the contributions provided by, a wide range
of organizations in the implementation of the Nairobi work programme. Please see paragraphs
14-19 of the SBSTA 31 report (FCCC/SBSTA/2009/8).
Progress made under the Nairobi work programme between SBSTA 30 and 31 can be found in
document FCCC/SBSTA/2009/INF.5 (335 kB) .

1-12 June (SBSTA 30)

At SBSTA 30, Parties adopted conclusions to continue progress, including further engaging
diverse stakeholders in the implementation of the Nairobi work programme and expanding
outreach to relevant stakeholders at community, national and regional levels. See SBSTA
report FCCC/SBSTA/2009/3
(paragraphs 7-16). Progress made under the Nairobi work programme between SBSTA 29 and 30
can be found in document FCCC/SBSTA/2009/INF.3 (369 kB) .

During the meeting in Bonn, a side event was held to discuss the needs, challenges and
opportunities for the second phase of the implementation of the Nairobi work programme.
Information is available from the Workshops and
Meetings page of the NWP.

2008

1-12 December (SBSTA 29/COP 14)

At SBSTA 29 (see report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/13)
in Poznan, Parties welcomed the progress made up to the twenty-eighth session of the SBSTA
(as reported in the summary report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/12)
and expressed appreciation to organizations that have undertaken or are planning to
undertake action in support of the Nairobi work programme. Progress made under the Nairobi
work programme between SBSTA 28 and 29 can be found in document FCCC/SBSTA/2008/INF.5 (336 kB) . The SBSTA highlighted the importance
of, and the further potential for, partnerships and dialogues between information
providers, users and decision-makers and consideration by these entities of the information
from the Nairobi work programme in implementing their activities. The SBSTA invited all
stakeholders to share the outcomes of activities implemented in line with the programme
with the SBSTA. The SBSTA also considered the need for a group of experts and invited
Parties to expand the roster of experts to include all areas of the programme. The SBSTA
agreed to continue consideration of this matter at its thirty-second session.

The SBSTA provided the SBI with information and advice emerging from the first phase so as
to assist Parties in the consideration of relevant agenda items on adaptation under the SBI
(Annex 1, FCCC/SBSTA/2008/13)

During the meeting in Poznan, a forum of focal points of organizations participating in the
Nairobi work programme and Parties was convened by the chair of the SBSTA, and the SBSTA
noted with appreciation this forum. See
summary (176 kB)

2-13 June (SBSTA 28)

At SBSTA 28, Parties adopted conclusions on the second phase of the Nairobi work programme,
agreeing on activities up to the end of 2010. SBSTA 28 report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/6
(paragraphs 7-74). Progress made under the Nairobi work programme between SBSTA 27 and 28
can be found here (110 kB) .

7-9 April

At the UNFCCC informal meeting
of representatives from Parties on the outcomes of completed activities under the Nairobi
work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. The views of Parties on further activities for the next phase of the
programme were considered. Parties requested the secretariat to strive to engage experts
and representatives of relevant organizations in order to consider the outcomes of the
activities completed prior to this meeting. Parties agreed to reconsider the possible need
for a group of experts at COP 14 in Poznan.

2007

3-14 December (SBSTA 27/COP 13)

At COP 13/SBSTA 27 in Bali, Parties welcomed progress made in implementing the Nairobi work
programme and considered the possible need for a group of experts and the role that this
group could play in the implementation and further development of the Nairobi work
programme, and noted the views by Parties included in document. Views
on the group of experts FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.25.

Parties requested the secretariat to strive to engage experts and representatives of
relevant organizations in the informal meeting of representatives from Parties to consider
the outcomes of the activities completed prior to this meeting. Parties agreed to
reconsider the possible need for a group of experts at COP 14 in Poznan. (SBSTA
27 report FCCC/SBSTA/2007/16 (paragraphs 9-21)). Progress made under the Nairobi work
programme between SBSTA 26 and 27 can be found here (1073 kB) .

During the meeting in Bali, the secretariat convened a forum of focal points of
organizations participating in the Nairobi work programme. See summary (133 kB)

7-18 May (SBSTA 26)

SBSTA 26 - Initial progress made under the Nairobi work programme between can be found
here (131 kB) .

2006

6-14 November (SBSTA 25/COP 12)

At SBSTA 25, in Nairobi, Parties adopted conclusions relating to the "Five-year
programme of work on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change". COP 12
renamed the five-year programme of work to the "Nairobi work programme on impacts,
vulnerability and adaptation to climate change" and activities were intiatied.
SBSTA
25 report FCCC/SBSTA/2006/11 (paragraphs 11-71)

18-26 May (SBSTA 24)

At SBSTA 24, the SBSTA considered the Five year programme of work on impacts, vulnerability
and adaptation to climate change. SBSTA
24 report FCCC/SBSTA/2006/5 (paragraphs 10-16 and Annex I)

An initial list of organizations and institutions active in areas relevant to the five-year
programme of work was drawn up. Initial
list FCCC/SBSTA/2006/INF.3

13-15 March

Informal Meeting of
Representatives from Parties to further elaborate a draft indicative list of activities
for the five-year programme of work of the SBSTA on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation
to climate change, Vienna, Austria, 13 -15 March 2006, Vienna, Austria. Nine initial
activities for the period up to SBSTA 28 (June 2008) were proposed by Parties responding to
the sub-themes in decision 2/CP.11.

2005

28 November - 9 December (SBSTA 23/COP 11)

At SBSTA 23, Parties requested the secretariat to compile a list of organizations and
institutions active in areas relevant to the programme of work and to organize an informal
meeting by the twenty-fourth session of the SBSTA to further elaborate the indicative list
of activities of the programme of work.

At COP 11, Parties adopted the Five-year programme of work of the Subsidiary Body for
Scientific and Technological Advice on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate
change, Decision 2/CP.11. The SBSTA also considered a draft indicative list of activities
for the programme of work and agreed to further consider and elaborate the list.

At COP 10, following consideration of the IPCC Third Assessment Report by the SBSTA, the
COP, by its Decision 10/CP.9, requested the SBSTA to initiate work on the scientific,
technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate
change, and to focus on exchanging information and sharing experiences and views among
Parties on practical opportunities and solutions to facilitate the implementation of the
Convention.

Following workshops on this agenda item, the COP, by its decision 1/CP.10, requested the
SBSTA to develop a structured five-year programme of work of the SBSTA on the scientific,
technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to,
climate change, which would address the following issues: methodologies, data and
modelling; vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, measures and actions; and
integration into sustainable development in the context of the terms of reference of the
SBSTA as referred to in Article 9 of the Convention.

At SBSTA 21, a workshop was held on the application
of methods and tools, including regional models, for assessing impacts and vulnerability
and adaptation; and on the linkages between adaptation and sustainable development, Buenos
Aires, Argentina, as requested by the SBSTA, at its twentieth session. SBSTA
21 report FCCC/SBSTA/2004/13 (paragraphs 8-12)

16-25 June (SBSTA 20)

At SBSTA 20, in-session workshop to explore sustainable
development opportunities and solutions, and vulnerability and risk as they relate to
impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, as requested by the SBSTA at its nineteenth
session.

2003

1-13 December (SBSTA 19/COP 9)

At COP 9, Parties requested intiation of work on scientific, technical and socio-economic
aspects of impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate change, and scientific,
technical and socio-economic aspects of mitigation and to focus on exchanging information
and sharing experiences and views among Parties on practical opportunities and solutions to
facilitate the implementation of the Convention, Decision 10/CP.9.

At SBSTA 19, Pre-sessional consultations on the
IPCC Third Assessment Report to provide information and share experiences to facilitate the
development of two new agenda items, as requested by the SBSTA, at its eighteenth session.